Today's Opinions

As we try to rinse the filth of political ads from our minds and mailboxes – from the thousands of commercials and hundreds of direct-mail flyers touting candidates – and we get back to our regular programming, it’s important to remember a big thank you to our real leaders.

Not the ones that will reside in Washington D.C. or the ones in Frankfort, the Shelby County Judicial Center or even our city halls and county offices. No, it’s important to remember those that voted.

When I was growing up, one of my best friends was Meme Greenwell – her dad, Richard “Puss” Greenwell, was a teacher, football coach and later principal for Shelbyville High School. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S.V. Greenwell, lived on Henry Clay Street – where until recent years the storm door still featured the “G” on the front.

I remember “Puss” talking about his brother “Jake” who was killed in World War II.

Fresh on the heels of the news that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee was coming back to Kentucky to spend more money to help Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes campaign for the U.S. Senate seat, news has come out that Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell is now loaning his campaign $1.8 million to help offset the DSCC’s committed $1.5 million in advertising spending.

Fresh on the heels of the news that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee was coming back to Kentucky to spend more money to help Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes campaign for the U.S. Senate seat, news has come out that Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell is now loaning his campaign $1.8 million to help offset the DSCC’s committed $1.5 million in advertising spending.

Last week we found out that the Shelbyville City Council would move forward with a plan that would bring residents curbside trash and recycling service for less than $12 per month. Considering the best prices currently had the two services at about $15 per month, that was a win for the city.

This plan, once finalized and voted on, should be available starting in January for those that decide to opt in.

Those that decide not to participate in the franchise agreement will have to dispose of their own trash and recyclables.

Last week we found out that the Shelbyville City Council would move forward with a plan that would bring residents curbside trash and recycling service for less than $12 per month. Considering the best prices currently had the two services at about $15 per month, that was a win for the city.

This plan, once finalized and voted on, should be available starting in January for those that decide to opt in.

Those that decide not to participate in the franchise agreement will have to dispose of their own trash and recyclables.